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Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Slow smoked beef short ribs, cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy. The best way to enjoy this cut of chuck ribs!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time8 hours
Dry brining1 hour
Total Time11 hours
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Servings: 4
Author: Ben Isham-Smith

Equipment

  • Smoker

Ingredients

  • 6 beef short plate (slab of beef short ribs)
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • beef BBQ rub
  • BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Dry brine ribs by applying kosher salt over across the surface of the ribs. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to brine for at least one hour, ideally overnight.
  • Remove ribs from refrigerator and pat down to remove excess salt.
  • Apply hot sauce across top of ribs. Apply beef rub over hot sauce.
  • Fire up smoker to 250°F (121°C). If using charcoal grill, se tup for 2-zone cooking. Add oak wood to smoker.
  • Smoke at 250°F until internal temperature reaches 200°F. Usually between 6-8 hours.
  • Remove from smoker. Tent in foil and allow to rest for 30 minutes before serving.